JOB DESCRIPTION

WHO WE ARE + WHAT WE DO:
Cox Automotive s Enterprise Channel Solutions provides our largest clients with integrated solutions for inventory, advertising, website and automotive retailing. We leverage our advanced technology and broad data to help our clients better engage and connect with their customers.

THE JOB:
Within the Enterprise Channel Solutions product team, there is a strong client focus, building product-based solutions for top automotive brands. You will be responsible for both new product development and feature enhancements of existing products that could be owned by other teams. A successful candidate will be passionate about expanding our product functionality, demonstrate composure when dealing with demanding clients, and be comfortable talking directly with customers and internal stakeholders.

As a Product Manager you are a key member of the Cox product team, and are responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog in order to optimize customer value with the delivery of each development team sprint. You have experience managing a product lifecycle from inception through implementation. You can successfully deliver value to the customer by documenting client requirements, appropriately prioritizing a backlog, and accepting stories ready for release. You will work with core product team members to align client specific configurations with standard product code bases. The Product Manager must also possess a strong technical background in order to work closely with the Product Architect or technical leadership to understand and prioritize the architectural needs of the platform.

To be successful as a Product Manager, you are comfortable navigating organizational boundaries to develop an aligned product implementation by working closely with the Product Management team to ensure that product vision, roadmap, marketing and the backlog are all in alignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work closely with the clients, other product managers and Stakeholders to build the backlog

* Strong oral, written, and presentation as well as strong interpersonal skills

* Automotive industry experience is desirable but not required

ABOUT COX AUTOMOTIVE

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, retail, financial and wholesale solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. The Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader , Dealer.com , Dealertrack , Kelley Blue Book , Manheim , NextGear Capital , vAuto , VinSolutions , Xtime , incadea and a host of other brands. With a complete and connected view of the automotive ecosystem, Cox Automotive is a global company connecting people, cars and capabilities with services that link the automotive value chain. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.

ORGANIZATION: Cox Automotive

PRIMARY LOCATION: US-TX-Dallas-13737 Noel Rd

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular

JOB LEVEL: Individual Contributor

SHIFT: Day Job

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

SCHEDULE: Full-time

UNPOSTING DATE: Ongoing.

Overview

Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of $18 billion and approximately 60,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications (cable television distribution, high-speed Internet access, telephone, home security and automation, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Cox Automotive (automotive-related auctions, financial services, media and software solutions); and Cox Media Group (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers and advertising sales rep firms).

The company's major national brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim. Through Cox Automotive, the company's international operations stretch across Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. To learn more about Cox's commitment to people, sustainability and our communities, please visit CoxCSRReport.com.